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Operations Director - Machine Foundations and Building

Lee Industrial ContractingPontiac, Michigan, United StatesOnsite

Founded in 1989, Lee Industrial Contracting is a 100% employee-owned company based in Pontiac, Michigan. We are the premier industrial contractor of choice for a broad variety of equipment installation, construction, and service projects. As employee-owners, we all strive to demonstrate the core values of Safety, Teamwork, Integrity, and Dedication each and every day. As a team, our mission is to provide our customers with the finest people, material, and equipment available. We encourage anyone who shares our values to apply today!

We are proud to offer our employees:


  • Comprehensive Training Programs
  • Paid Holidays Upon Hire
  • Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • HSA with Employer Contribution
  • Paid Time Off
  • Company Vehicle
  • Company Paid Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance
  • Employee Stock Ownership Program
  • And so much more! 

Responsibilities:


Organizational Leadership


  • Collaborate with Sales and Project Management to develop project strategies and solutions.
  • Coordinate across departments to ensure seamless project delivery and execution and collaborate with mechanical, electrical and rigging teams to understand equipment installations for appropriate foundations designs.
  • Oversee financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
  • Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and improve operational success.

Project Design and Estimation


  • Oversee a team experienced with the delivery of construction drawings for machine pits, foundations, and enclosures in accordance with project requirements, industry standards, and local building codes.
  • Understand and interpret machine drawings to design necessary foundations
  • Ensure personnel are performing the appropriate site investigations and feasibility studies to assess ground conditions, machine anchoring needs, and space constraints.
  • Responsible for the preparation of construction cost estimates specific to the departments.
  • Address design changes and field issues quickly and accurately to minimize project delays.

Project Execution


  • Collaborate with the sales team regarding customer requirements
  • Lead the development and continuous improvement of processes to enhance job quality and efficiency.
  • Identify cost-saving opportunities through material optimization and innovative design approaches without compromising performance or safety.
  • Build and manage a skilled team of field personnel and estimators for high-quality, on-time, and safe project delivery.
  • Ensure the implementation or processes from field to the office that can manage project changes such as design changes or delays.
  • Implement best practices to boost productivity and ensure optimal project outcomes.

People Development


  • Foster a culture focused on safety, customer satisfaction, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Promote training and professional development initiatives to grow technical knowledge and leadership skills across the team.
  • Empower team members to make sound decisions while maintaining performance standards and accountability.
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.

Requirements:


  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
  • 8+ years of progressive management experience, including 5+ years in high-level operations within the machine foundations and commercial carpentry industry.
  • Demonstrated experience leading and developing large, diverse teams.
  • Strong leadership skills with a commitment to customer service and operational excellence.
  • Ability to manage sensitive issues and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Deep technical expertise in machine foundations and commercial carpentry processes.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Valid driver’s license required.

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions and herein restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.


Life at Lee Industrial Contracting

Lee Industrial Contracting is a single source contractor specializing in complete, turn-key machinery relocation and installation. With our headquarters in Michigan and branches in Georgia, Mississippi, Alabama, and Kentucky, Lee Contracting is capable of serving the Midwest as well as the Southern states. Our in house Heavy Hauling Fleet is capable of moving up to 500 tons of equipment and heavy machinery. Utilizing new and updated equipment, our team of expert industrial contractors can move anything. Our experienced project managers will ensure every step of the process is completed in the most time-efficient and cost-effective manner. We employ a team of experienced and qualified personnel for Heavy Equipment Rigging and Transportation, Electricians, Pipe Fitters, Fabricators, Machine Repair, Controls/ Robotics and MORE!
Thrive Here & What We Value1. Employee Ownership2. Core Values: Safety, Teamwork, Integrity, Dedication3. Providing Customers with the Finest People, Material, and Equipment Available4. Competitive Benefits Package (Includes Paid Holidays Upon Hire, Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, HSA with Employer Contribution, Time Off, Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance, Safety Bonus Program, Employee Stock Ownership Program, Work Travel Incentive, Holiday Bonus)5. Mission to provide customers with the finest people, material, and equipment available
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